A cheering crowd greeted GOP running mate Paul Ryan at Bowling Green State University, where he stopped for some tailgating time before today's football game.

Representative Ryan arrived at Doyt Perry Stadium at 2:30 p.m. where the Falcons were taking on his alma mater, Miami University of Ohio. The Wisconsin congressman met with several supporters and volunteers before he went onto the football field in the end zone for a brief time.

“I don’t see any Miami people yet” Mr. Ryan joked amidst his greetings.

As he exited tailgating area, one protester was visible, holding signs saying: “Debate Climate Change” and “R Money,” mimicking the Romney logo and “Believe in America Bank in Zurich.”

Mr. Ryan was accompanied by his wife Janna, and children Charles, Sam, and Elizabeth.

Prior to Mr. Ryan’s visit to Bowling Green, Obama for America National Political Director Katherine Archuleta and Wood County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Zickar spoke to Obama volunteers before they went door-to-door to campaign.

A statement from the Obama campaign said the President is the right choice for Wood County residents, emphasizing Mr. Obama's economic policies and aid to students. The average BGSU student receives $3,927 annually in federal Pell Grants and an estimated 1,190 young adults in Wood County who otherwise would have lacked insurance now have it through their parents’ plan because of the President's health care changes, according to the campaign.

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